OCS MILITARY HISTORY FINAL PAPER 2026
EXAM Q&A STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
◉ Although Victorious, Taylor faced logistical issues, mainly
___________, during the MONTERREY CAMPAIGN. Answer: -
SUPPLY
****The U.S was unprepared for War as far as building weapons and
equipment.
- Plus, TOO many troops arrived to serve under Taylor and with the
sweltering heat and heavy rains, they lost several of these soldiers before
the MONTERREY CAMPAIGN.
- Lastly, it was documented that Taylor OFTEN paid little attention to
supply and admin requirements.
◉ Taylor's success on the MONTERREY CAMPAIGN is mainly
credited with _____________________ his forces in order to keep the
MEXICAN FORCES in town.*****. Answer: - MANEUVERING
◉ Taylor allowed Mexican Forces to leave, without their arms (through
an ARMISTICE). PRESIDENT POLK was upset because he counted on
a "_______ and _________ War". Answer: - BRISK and SHORT
, ◉ 3 main factors contributed to Taylor's defeat of Santa Ana at the Battle
of Buena Vista:. Answer: - Utilizing Defensive Terrain
- Mobile Artillery
- Taylor's 'COOL' Leadership
◉ Defensive Terrain in the Battle of Buena Vista. Answer: - Taylor
utilized the high ground, saddles, and low ground to BOTTLENECK the
Mexican Forces
- Taylor's defensive positions ensured that Mexican Forces could not
envelop American positions
- Took away the use of Santa Ana's most valued asset: his Calvary
◉ Mobile Artillery in the Battle of Buena Vista. Answer: - Mobile
Artillery was described as "Moving with almost the SPEED of cavalry,
the batteries served as RALLYING points for the INFANTRY"
- Without Artillery General Wool stated: "the ARMY could not have
stood "for a single hour""
◉ Taylors' 'COOL' Leadership at the Battle of Buena Vista. Answer: -
Taylor stayed on the battlefield all day compared to Santa Ana who
ended up retreating by the days end
EXAM Q&A STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
◉ Although Victorious, Taylor faced logistical issues, mainly
___________, during the MONTERREY CAMPAIGN. Answer: -
SUPPLY
****The U.S was unprepared for War as far as building weapons and
equipment.
- Plus, TOO many troops arrived to serve under Taylor and with the
sweltering heat and heavy rains, they lost several of these soldiers before
the MONTERREY CAMPAIGN.
- Lastly, it was documented that Taylor OFTEN paid little attention to
supply and admin requirements.
◉ Taylor's success on the MONTERREY CAMPAIGN is mainly
credited with _____________________ his forces in order to keep the
MEXICAN FORCES in town.*****. Answer: - MANEUVERING
◉ Taylor allowed Mexican Forces to leave, without their arms (through
an ARMISTICE). PRESIDENT POLK was upset because he counted on
a "_______ and _________ War". Answer: - BRISK and SHORT
, ◉ 3 main factors contributed to Taylor's defeat of Santa Ana at the Battle
of Buena Vista:. Answer: - Utilizing Defensive Terrain
- Mobile Artillery
- Taylor's 'COOL' Leadership
◉ Defensive Terrain in the Battle of Buena Vista. Answer: - Taylor
utilized the high ground, saddles, and low ground to BOTTLENECK the
Mexican Forces
- Taylor's defensive positions ensured that Mexican Forces could not
envelop American positions
- Took away the use of Santa Ana's most valued asset: his Calvary
◉ Mobile Artillery in the Battle of Buena Vista. Answer: - Mobile
Artillery was described as "Moving with almost the SPEED of cavalry,
the batteries served as RALLYING points for the INFANTRY"
- Without Artillery General Wool stated: "the ARMY could not have
stood "for a single hour""
◉ Taylors' 'COOL' Leadership at the Battle of Buena Vista. Answer: -
Taylor stayed on the battlefield all day compared to Santa Ana who
ended up retreating by the days end
